computing for the blind

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JTB

JTB

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does anyone know what it would take to set up a windows 10 machine for use by the blind? What programs/apps would be useful? What system settings could be used? Thanks for any advice.
 
Magenta

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@JaumeJ would know, as he uses a text to voice app to read the forum posts...

There are also apps to translate voice to text for making posts :)
 
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I remember listening to NPR back in the 90s and they had a lot stuff like readers for the blind. Im sure there must be even more advanced tools now, so I would look it up on the governments web sites.
 
HeIsHere

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JTB said:
does anyone know what it would take to set up a windows 10 machine for use by the blind? What programs/apps would be useful? What system settings could be used? Thanks for any advice.
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JAWS is the software specifically designed for people with vision impairments. I know it works with Windows, not sure about other platforms.

It is a screen reader which is more than text to speech, however it can be steep learning curve, however if a person is completely blind I would say it is an essential tool.

It is available through Freedom Scientific.

https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jaws/
 
HeIsHere

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JTB said:
does anyone know what it would take to set up a windows 10 machine for use by the blind? What programs/apps would be useful? What system settings could be used? Thanks for any advice.
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Does this person read Braille?
 
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